Construction Laborers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $60,320 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $42,960
90th percentile $96,290
Employed locally 1,170
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,960
    25th
    $48,000
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $78,240
    90th
    $96,290

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 65% Median Construction Laborers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    California $60,540

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $72,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,830
    Electricians $80,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $83,780
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,660
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $64,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.32 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 29.1% above the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $42,960 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,000.